Ai vs Paper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ai
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AI-Deep Scanner is a powerful machine learning app that transforms photos, hand-drawn sketches, and paper engineering drawings into professional CAD files (DXF, DWG, PDF) quickly and easily. Generate structured Excel or Word documents from handwritten paper forms. Reconstruct 3D models and 360-degree views from depth data using LiDAR technology, with real-world scale and dimension accuracy. The app supports iPhones with LiDAR scanners, including iPhone 12 Pro and newer. Features - Scan documents, engineering drawings, and sketches directly from your iPhone - Convert scans to CAD formats: DXF, DWG, PDF, Word, and Excel - Use advanced OCR to extract text from printed or handwritten drawings into editable layers - Build 3D models and export as .obj files compatible with MATLAB, Blender, and other 3D software - Measure distances from your iPhone to nearby objects, even in complete darkness, using LiDAR or TrueDepth sensors - Secure, cloud-based processing - Built-in file preview and sharing Hardware Requirements - LiDAR-supported iPhones: iPhone 12 Pro and newer - Some features may be limited on devices without depth sensors Subscription Plans (via Apple In-App Purchase) - Standard Plan (Weekly): 15 uploads, valid for 7 days, standard CAD quality - Pro Plan (Monthly - Most Popular): 100 uploads per month, higher CAD quality, no ads, full-time support Includes 7-day free trial - Enterprise Plan (Yearly): Unlimited uploads for 365 days, best CAD quality, priority support Subscription Info - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation - Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased Legal - Terms of Use: https://ai-scanner.app/terms - Privacy Policy: https://ai-scanner.app/privacy_webview - Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Paper
Create intricate 3D models with a tactile, paper-art feel. This app offers unparalleled spatial freedom, allowing you to draw directly into 3D space without a canvas. Sculpt complex shapes using intuitive tools and realistic materials.
- Zero-canvas 3D drawing
- Intuitive OmniJoystick control
- Tactile drawing and geometry tools
- Realistic material library
- Cinematic lighting presets
- Professional export options (USDZ, OBJ)
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3D Paper Studio: The Most Tactile Modeling Experience on iPad. Step into a digital atelier where the precision of CAD meets the soul of hand-crafted paper art. 3D Paper Studio is a first-of-its-kind creative suite designed specifically for iPad and Apple Pencil, allowing you to build complex 3D structures as easily as drawing on paper. Draw freely in 3D space and use any 3D stroke as a canvas to draw over as well to enhance your ideas and creative expressions. INFINITE SPATIAL FREEDOM: NO CANVAS REQUIRED Forget everything you know about 3D drawing. Unlike other apps that force you to create a canvas surface or plane before you draw, 3D Paper Studio gives you total spatial freedom. Start your stroke anywhere in 3D space and let it flow. Our engine handles the complex coordinate math so you can focus on the form. Draw in thin air, bridge gaps, and weave intricate 3D webs without ever feeling "stuck" to a 2D surface. THE OMNI-JOYSTICK: CONTROL DEPTH WITH ONE THUMB Experience the revolutionary OmniJoystick—the heart of our interaction model. While your Apple Pencil handles the art, your other thumb controls the universe. The same joystick becomes an object controller when any object/s is selected. No need to draw complicated canvases; Simply long press on the ground or any other stroke to set the precise drawing position and start painting in 3D space. Real-time Depth Control: Glide through the Z-axis as you draw to create sweeping 3D curves. Precision Snapping: Use the joystick to "Lock" to specific axes or snap to existing 3D "Magnets" for perfect alignment. Tactile Feedback: Feel the "click" of the grid as you navigate through your 3D studio. BEYOND DRAWING: TRUE 3D GEOMETRY Don't just sketch—extrude, revolve, and sweep. Use our advanced geometry engine to create ribbons, tubes, and complex lathes with a single stroke. The Bridge Tool: Connect two existing points with a sinuous paper ribbon that respects the surface normals of both objects. The Revolve Tool: Turn a single profile into a 3D vessel, bowl, or column in seconds. Edge Perturbation: Choose between "Clean" or "Torn" edges to give your models a raw, hand-crafted aesthetic. PHYSICAL MATERIALS & CINEMATIC LIGHTING Watch your creations come to life with our high-end material library. Choose from Smooth Bristol, Cold-Press Watercolor, Crumpled Foil, Corrugated Cardboard, and more. Use Cinematic Looks to light your scene with professional studio presets like Golden Hour, Midnight, and Vaporwave. KEY FEATURES: Zero-Canvas Drawing: Draw directly into 3D space with no setup required. OmniJoystick Workflow: Master depth, rotation, and snapping with a single, intuitive control. Tactile Tools: Draw, Bridge, Arc, and Revolve to create complex 3D meshes. Advanced Deformers: Warp, Twist, and Liquify your 3D geometry in real-time. Symmetry Engine: Mirror and Radial symmetry for intricate architectural patterns. Professional Export: Save your work as USDZ for AR, or OBJ for professional 3D pipelines. Camera Tours: Create cinematic fly-throughs and export them as high-quality video. UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY IN 3D. Join a new generation of designers who are redefining what it means to create on iPad. 3D Paper Studio—where paper becomes infinite. The app supports finger touch drawing but we recommend using apple Pencil for the best drawing experience and to access pressure sensitivity features. No subscriptions - Ever! Once you purchase the app, thats it. No additional in-app purchases, no subscriptions ever again. Every future update will be free for the life of the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ai at Free against Paper's $6.99. Ai also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Ai is free to download; Paper costs $6.99 up front. Ai sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ai | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trong Quy Nguyen | Imran Gul |
In-app purchases
Ai
- AI-Scanner Standard (1 Week)7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- AI-Scanner Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- AI-Scanner Enterprise (1 Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Paper
No in-app purchases









